How to Create a Messy Hair Swirl Braid
Divide the back of the hair/head into three sections., French braid the middle section of the hair, creating a traditional French braid., Gently pull the sides of the French braid outward, carefully grasping the entire braid chunk in each section...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Divide the back of the hair/head into three sections.
Use a fine tooth comb to create a “V” down the back of the hairline so you have an equal amount of hair hanging down along each side of your head.
Grasp and separate the middle section of the hair while twisting it upward. -
Step 2: French braid the middle section of the hair
The “messy” effect comes later.
Use a hair tie to finish the braid at the base of your neck. , Don’t pull too far as you only want to loosen the braid. , Use as many pins as needed to secure the bottom underneath the braid--you don’t want to see any trace of the hair tie or tail. -
Step 3: creating a traditional French braid.
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Step 4: Gently pull the sides of the French braid outward
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Step 5: carefully grasping the entire braid chunk in each section.
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Step 6: Tuck the bottom of the braid or the “tail” underneath the braid and pin it into place.
Detailed Guide
Use a fine tooth comb to create a “V” down the back of the hairline so you have an equal amount of hair hanging down along each side of your head.
Grasp and separate the middle section of the hair while twisting it upward.
The “messy” effect comes later.
Use a hair tie to finish the braid at the base of your neck. , Don’t pull too far as you only want to loosen the braid. , Use as many pins as needed to secure the bottom underneath the braid--you don’t want to see any trace of the hair tie or tail.
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